Memories From Qualifying Weekend

This morning, we are all en route to Indianapolis. Last weekend it was just Susan and myself. This weekend, there are about twelve in out party that will be making the pilgrimage to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. We plan on taking it all in, starting with the museum and the 67 winning cars. We’ll also be taking in the autograph sessions and the obligatory trips to the gift shops.

I’ll be putting up posts later today and of course tomorrow. I’ll have posts tomorrow morning before the race and afterwards. However, don’t be looking for posts during the race – I plan on watching it and not pounding a keyboard.

In the meantime, here are a few pics from last weekend. Pay close attention to the photo of me and Megan Bickel (Bickelmom). She has read this site from day one and it was good to finally meet her. Also, try not to drool at the site of the sacred tenderloin sandwich. Check back later.

Yet, another shameless plug: I was interviewed Wednesday night for a podcast at CrimsonCast for their preveiw of the 500. Check it out here.

George Phillips

Blogging in the Media Center on Friday afternoon.

The 2012 Chassis on display behind the Pagoda

The Hot Wheels stunt monstrosity.

Wheldon's car - The William Rast livery looks much better without the flat gray from previous years.

I love the tenderloin sandwich photo George. That sure looks good. I wonder if they would FedEx one to Milwaukee. Kind of reminds of what Simona said on her visit to Iowa when a reporter asked her what she liked best about the track (expecting some kind of racing related answer no doubt). Her reply: “Pork chop on a stick!”

Those tenderloin pictures are really just cruel, George! I think I may have to run down there and get one from a vendor outside the gates tomorrow! So glad I finally got to meet you and Susan too. My son’s ear protection is practically bigger than his head!